Monday, 18 January 2010

Treasure Island - RAF News 1969

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The RAF News published an article about Saxa Vord and Unst, written by Frank Murphy, in an issue dated 9 Aug 1969 . Unfortunately the copy...
Saturday, 16 January 2010

Haroldswick School

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Haroldswick Primary School was situated about a kilometre south-west of the RAF Saxa Vord Domestic Site. In the years 1957 to 1997 numerous ...
Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Unst Airstrip

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During the late 60’s the Royal Engineers embarked on a number of community projects in Scotland. 15 Field Support Squadron of the Royal ...
Saturday, 9 January 2010

Opening of the Skittle Alley in the Penguin Club - 1970

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In late 1970 a Skittle Alley was opened in the Penguin Club. The official opening was performed by the AOC Air Vice Marshal Sir Ivor Broom. ...
Monday, 4 January 2010

BBC Christmas Recording at Saxa - Andy Stewart 1964

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In November 1964 RAF Saxa Vord was the scene of a performance by Andy Stewart and Ian Powrie and his Scottish Dance Band. At the Time Andy S...
Tuesday, 29 December 2009

Gala Day - 24 May 1969

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How would you like a “Deluxe Estate Car” for £933? That was the price quoted for an “incredible” 4 door Cortina in the programme for the Sax...
Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Radar Equipment at the Top Site (updated 1 Sep 10, 27 Jan 11 & Aug 13)

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In this section I intend to give brief details of the radars which were used on site during the lifetime of RAF Saxa Vord. As an ex Fighter ...